Jeanette K. Ellis, 61, of Austin, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Marys Campus.

Jeanette was born May 29, 1954, to Joseph P. and Carol M. (Cotton) Kloberdanz in Austin, Minnesota. She graduated from Austin High School with the class of 1972. Jeanette was united in marriage to Clayton Ellis, and the couple moved to Pennsylvania and began their family. She later returned to Austin and married Stafford Wagoner. In Jeanette’s fulfilling life she was accomplished at so many things, including radio broadcasting, ordained ministry, and seamstress. She was also deeply involved in the formation of many women’s and children’s advocacy programs. Jeanette was very artistic and enjoyed crafts, and took pride in sharing that passion with her family. She was a faithful volunteer as a foster home for both Mower and Freeborn County Humane Societies.

Jeanette is survived by her children, Carol Hidalgo, Clayton “Casey” Ellis and Stephanie Bowen, and Carl Wagoner, all of Austin; grandchildren, Manny, Heather, and James; former husband Clayton (Judith) Ellis of Mifflin, Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stafford Wagoner; brother Carl Kloberdanz.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dave Simerson officiating. Jeanette’s family will greet friends on Friday prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.